BUDDLEJA tsetangensis
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Narrow, grey, toothed leaves. Flowers of pale lilac with orange throat.
(UK Delivery Only)
£17.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevils, red spider mites -
Place of origin
China -
DeciduousAlternate, narrow, toothed leaves
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Dentate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree with a lax habit. Flowers in dense clusters are produced on previous years' wood
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
